62 Nail Colors For A Fresh Fall Manicure
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Fall is almost here and the natural changes in weather, time, and the overall feel of this season can’t go unnoticed. The air gets cooler, more cute fall coats are being pulled out of our closets, and pumpkin-themed snacks appear on the grocery store shelves.
More notably, the leaves from tall trees begin to gently fall and fade to different colors. In the fashion and beauty world, so do nail colors.
The Perfect Nail Colors for Fall
Nail colors for fall take on darker hues compared to summer, but are still as elegant, trendy, and statement-worthy. Whether you’re getting your regular manicure or preparing for a fashion-worthy fall event, we have a list of perfect nail colors and designs to try out this fall!
Forest Greens
Green has been a hot color for the past year, but let’s take it a shade deeper and richer! Think of a scenic drive past tall redwood trees or see a vast forest from afar while on an epic road trip. The unique green you only see in grand forests is a perfect nail color for fall. There are various shades ideal for different skin tones, but the darker the green, the more it will pop on lighter skin tones. You’ll be surprised at how well it can match any outfit you wear this upcoming season!
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Rated Pea-G
OPI
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Wyatt
Zoya
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Emerald Green
Le Mini Macaron
New Beige
Beige is an underrated color and was popular during Spring fashion weeks all over the globe. Some might even call it “nude,” but I think it’s more reminiscent of your favorite iced latte. Picking your next beige will be more on the texture: Muted? Creamy? Light? Dark?
Beige might not be the first color that comes to mind for your next manicure, but it is versatile for any occasion. It is also a great base color for any trendy nail designs you’d like to try this season. There are so many shades to choose from and this light hue color combo of brown and white could be your go-to color even after fall is over.
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Wool Me Over
ESSIE COUTURE
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Pampas Beige
Londontown
Burnt Orange
Think just like pumpkin pie! Pretty cute, right? A rustic orange is a perfect seasonal change from the neon oranges you saw frequently during summer. The deeper orange offers a warm and cozy vibe, which pairs well with autumn. This nail color will definitely get attention and offer stylish nail inspiration. A trendy nail design to try is an orange gradient—this look would be perfect for any fall wedding that you are attending in the coming months!
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Toasted
Wet n Wild
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Rocky Rose
ESSIE
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A Hot Minute
Sally Hansen
Black French Tips
Colorful french tips continue to be a fan-favorite nail design and for good reason! However, this fall consider a french manicure with black colored tips. It is a chic twist on something classic and could be a change from the all-black nails you might usually go for.
Black french tips are also a perfect, yet subtle nail design to wear this Halloween. Even if you’re not into the spooky holiday, the look will have your nails looking on-point and ready for any day this season.
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Black Magic
ILNP
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Black Onyx
OPI
Bronze Medal
This fall, bronze is not just a third-place color. Glittery bronze is a nice change from the golds you might have seen on different manicures and pedicures during the hotter summer months. While it might be more subtle than gold and silver, it is still a statement-making metallic.
The hint of brown throughout a bronze shade makes it a perfect option for autumn nails. Bronze encompasses a large spectrum of hues, ranging from more pink to more gold to more orange. Play around with different variations by choosing a polish that has more glitter within the shade or even try a matte top coat for something a little unusual.
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Penny Talk
ESSIE
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Misfit Right In
ESSIE
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Flambe Orange
Duri
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Royal Purple
If you’ve been curious about a purple manicure, the fall season is a good time to try it. Purple can be such a regal color! After all, there’s a reason why it was so common for royalty to wear it centuries ago. Especially when it comes to darker shades, you might have seen a queen wear an elegant, velvet gown in a deep purple hue. For a little twist, pick a shade with some glitter for some extra shine.
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IRL
Expressie
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Purple REign
OPI
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Underground Ball
ESSIE
Shades of Grey
We’ve heard that there are fifty, but you only need two (or four) of them this fall—choose a soft gray like a puffy, white cloud or a darker gray from a majestic mountain range. Gray doesn’t have to be boring and grim! It is a very dimensional color that goes well with many skin tones and outfits!
Another trendy nail design to try is a gradient look by choosing different hues of gray for each finger, then matching it on your other hand. It’s so easy that you can do it from the comfort of your own home!
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Early Grey
Londontown
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Set In Stones
essie
Chocolate Fountain
Think milk chocolate, chocolate chips, or your favorite dark chocolate, and you can find your next favorite fall manicure! Brown has gained popularity throughout trendy clothing—thanks to TikTok—as a neutral color and maybe one of the most natural and earthy tones that too often gets unnoticed. Since it’s not commonly picked, it’s another great reason to be on this list of perfect fall nail colors. For your next manicure, pick a nice creamy brown for a cool set of fall nails.
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Beyonce Caramel
BEETLES
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No To-Do
Essie
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Pretty in Pink Neutrals
Big and bright pink will always be a popular nail color (especially with the Barbie craze), but with the change of seasons, it only makes sense to tone it down a bit with softer shades. Choose delicate and gentle—similar to cotton candy from your local state fair or maybe even pretty Japanese cherry blossoms.
Just like the grays from earlier, try a unique gradient design with pink neutrals. This set of fall nails would be great for your first day at a new job or even a rustic autumn wedding.
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Fairy Floss
Le Mini Macaron
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Start from the Bottom
NAILTOPIA
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Topless and Barefoot
Essie
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Cheerio
Londontown
Dark Ocean Blues
Blues were common in the summer and are still trendy as we head into fall. Think royal blue, cobalt, and the deeper blues you see when looking at the ocean. Or, if you like to travel in an airplane, you’ve probably seen a gradient of deep blues while looking at the ocean from a birds-eye view. Either way, a dark blue of your choice is a perfect nail color for its versatility with style and compatibility with a wide range of skin tones.
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Interstellar
ILNP
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Pret A Surfer
Essie
Marble Nails
Marble nails are a trend that is growing in popularity and perfect to try this fall. It is a fun design to mix and match with any of the other colors on this list–you only need a white nail polish base and 2-3 other colors for the design. Or, you can paint a traditional marble look with silver, black, and gray. The notable stone-like print is eye-catching and will create a memorable and stylish manicure. Try your own favorite color trio this season.
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Dynasty
NAILTOPIA
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Alpine Snow
OPI
Deep Teals
Teal is the perfect mix of greens and blues! With green and blue shades already on this list, it only makes sense that this color combo would be a perfect fall addition. Teal is making a comeback this season throughout fashion, especially with accessories. So, don’t exclude it, especially if you want to try out a brand new color.
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Astro-Nautical
Sally Hansen
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Transcend The Trend
Essie
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Revenge's A Beach
ESSIE
Red Rocks
Not exactly like the famous concert venue, but you get the idea! Pick deeper reds, maroons, and cabernet-like colors for fresh manicures and pedicures this season. These fuller and richer colors make it ideal for nails as we all get prepared for more cozy vibes in these coming months.
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Rhapsody Red
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Berry Naughty
ESSIE
That ‘70s Show
Yeah, this seems a bit vague, but the ‘70s offered a lot of fun design inspiration and nail colors. Think of Jackie Backhurt—the character Mila Kunis plays in That ‘70s Show—and all of her floral scarves and blouses she wore when creating color combinations with pale yellows, woody browns, off-whites, and reds. In regards to designs, mix them altogether! Don’t be shy with a groovy flower on one of your nails or maybe just some simple wavy lines for a more minimalist look.
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Rouge Noir
Chanel
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Full of Kisses
Sally Hansen
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Mudslide
Londontown
Fuchsia
Another fun fall nail color is fuchsia. It is an enticing blend of pink and purple and one of the brighter colors on this list. Just because it's fall doesn’t mean you can’t choose a color that pops! If you usually go for bright pink nails, pick fuchsia for a pretty change. If you have any special evening coming up, consider a full fuchsia monochrome look from literal head-to-toe for a fancy, fall soiree.
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Big Spender
Essie
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Valentine Fuchsia
Gucci
Dark Glittery Metallics
Last, but not least, glitter and metallics will continue to add some spice to your wardrobe, so try it out for your next fall manicure. You can still choose your go-to dark hue, but why not add a tad of glitter? You can buy a nail polish that already has the extra hint of shine or you can find a glittery top coat to use anytime you want this season. Maybe even wear a sparkly manicure for an upcoming fall date! Don't be shy, glitter looks great on everyone.
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Poison
ILNP
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Silver Storm
Sally Hansen
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